Living in La Cueva, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Cueva · Census data 2020–2024
La Cueva has 162 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $248,625 (288% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $245,000.
La Cueva is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Cueva at a glance
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 50.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $248,625State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $245,000State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 93.1%
Is La Cueva a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 288% higher than the New Mexico median; home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in La Cueva
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Cueva the median home value is $245,000, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
La Cueva median household income
The median household income in La Cueva is $248,625 and the income per person is $113,091. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in La Cueva: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 267
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 76%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.53
76% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that La Cueva has many vacation and second homes.
La Cueva demographics
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 64
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Cueva ›
Education in La Cueva
93.1% of adults 25 and older in La Cueva have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 40.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Cueva
- Unemployment rate
- 14.6%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
La Cueva vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Cueva | 162 | $248,625 | $245,000 | — |
| Jemez Springs | 284 | $87,917 | $248,700 | $1,232 |
| Ponderosa | 289 | $60,313 | — | — |
| Cañon | 436 | $99,545 | $651,300 | — |
| Jemez Pueblo | 2,199 | $55,551 | $169,000 | — |
| Los Alamos | 13,317 | $141,018 | $501,800 | $1,359 |
| Cuba | 462 | $58,750 | $150,700 | $306 |
| Cochiti Lake | 476 | $57,375 | $255,300 | $1,429 |
| La Jara | 176 | $16,049 | $13,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in La Cueva, NM?
The median household income in La Cueva is $248,625, 288% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Cueva?
The median home value in La Cueva is $245,000, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is La Cueva, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 288% higher than the New Mexico median; home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 14.6%.
What is the median age in La Cueva?
The median age in La Cueva is 50.5 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in La Cueva?
The unemployment rate in La Cueva is 14.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Cueva?
93.1% of adults in La Cueva have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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